Pregnancy Pantry Items

Foods to Keep On Hand

The following list is a compilation of suggestions from mothers about the foods they kept in their homes to ensure healthy eating during pregnancy. Choose the foods you like the best and that fit your budget and make your "pantry list" from them. Print a copy of your list and place it inside a cabinet. As you use up an item, put a mark next to it on the list. It is easy to take the list down and use it as the start of your shopping list for the next trip.

Meats and Protein Foods

Canned Tuna
Cooked Shrimp
Peanut Butter
Sliced Turkey Breast
Cheese (sliced)
Cheese (shredded)
Tofu
Eggs
Dried Beans
Canned Beans
Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast
Canned Chicken
Frozen Fish Fillets
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Lactose Free Milk

Fruit and Vegetable Foods

Apples
Oranges
Orange Juice
Grapes
Bananas
Pears
Strawberries
Raisins
Applesauce
Tomatoes
Salad Greens
Salad Toppings
Melon
Cucumbers
Broccoli
Spinach
Carrots
Frozen Peas
Frozen Corn
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes

Grain Foods

Oatmeal
Bran Cereal
Whole Wheat Bread
Barley
Brown Rice
White Rice
Wheat Crackers
Whole Wheat Pretzels

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